If you use Crowdtap this is your friendly reminder that today is the last day of the month, be sure to get all of your activities done for chances to win gift cards. I win anywhere from $10-$15 every month and some months more. It is usually amazon gift cards. If you are not a member of Crowdtap come check it out at www.crowdtap.com. This is one of the sites we get items to try periodically; right now I will be receiving some Vichy perfume products and some feminine hygiene products to share with friends very soon :)

Hammermill copy paper is the rebate of the week. It is $3 after rebate. Better deal = ***If you go to http://www.staples.com/coupons and print the coupon, the ream = FREE (after coupon AND rebate). ***if you do the rebate

If you really need to stock up on copy paper, there is a coupon ( http://www.staples.com/coupons ) that makes a case (10 reams) of paper $9.99 after coupon and rebate. That $1 per ream. ***if you do the rebate

You may want to check your local Staples — someone emailed me and said that their Staples employee told them that Staples will no longer be carrying Avery brand binders. Many of the Avery brand binders are drastically reduced in price. Also, online at http://www.staples.com/coupons there is a printable for 50% off Avery binder and 30% off Staples brand binders.

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX (the 2 companies merged in November 2013)

I don’t know if OD/OM has different ads across the nation this week. I have listed the deals found in my flyer (in NC). Please check your store’s flyer to verify if the sale prices/items are the same.

Don’t feel you have to buy the entire supply list in one shopping trip. I personally advise you pick up the best deals each week that meet your supply list needs. Please read the blurb under OfficeDepot/Max as this store has 3 different flyers (depending on where you live) this week.

I have put asterisks ( ***) by the deals that I think are definitely a SUPER buy.

For those of you who have asked me about getting a “better deal” on binders, I’d suggest checking out Staples this week. First, they have a 20% off coupon for “everything you can fit in our bag” (& the coupon gives you a free Staples reusable bag). The coupon can be printed at http://www.staples.com/coupons. Second, Staples also has the following binder coupons to print (at http://www.staples.com/coupons): A) 50% off any Avery binder and B) 30% off any Staples Better Binder. The fine print on the 20% coupon is a tad confusing — it states both “one coupon per item” and “”scan any product-specific coupons applicable to the transaction prior to scanning 20% coupon”.

Staples has five $1 off coupons in their flyer this week. These same coupons can be printed at http://www.staples.com/coupons. The coupons are for the following brands: Sharpie, PaperMate, uniball, Expo, and Mr Sketch. The fine print on all the coupons (except Mr Sketch) state “Limit 5 coupons per customer. Each item purchased can only be discounted by one coupon.” This means you can buy 5 different Sharpie items and use 5 $1 Sharpie coupons. For Mr. Sketch, only 1 coupon per customer.

AGAIN: There are 2 different options for Hammermill paper this week:
In the paper ad, there is a coupon that makes 1 ream = $1 (after coupon AND rebate).
***If you go to http://www.staples.com/coupons and print the coupon, the ream = FREE (after coupon AND rebate). ***
It appears to be the SAME rebate, so I would definitely go with the online coupon to get a ream for FREE (again, after coupon AND rebate).

NOTE: For those of you new to my emails or to Staples’ rebates: Staples Easy Rebates are super easy to do. You can file the rebate online and the check ALWAYS arrives.

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX (the 2 companies merged in November 2013)

Office Depot/Office Max is still making me crazy with their 3 different flyers, depending on where you live. I have initially listed the deals that are the same in all 3 ads (because the main difference between the 3 ads is the penny and quarter and free after rebate deals). After that, please find your state for their cheap deals. (And if I didn’t list your state, I apologize — I’m not 100% sure where everyone lives and I didn’t check as many states this week due to time.)

Don’t feel you have to buy the entire supply list in one shopping trip. I personally advise you pick up the best deals each week that meet your supply list needs. Please read the blurb under OfficeDepot/Max as this store has 3 different flyers (depending on where you live) this week.

I have put asterisks ( ***) by the deals that I think are definitely a SUPER buy.

AGAIN: There are 2 different options for Hammermill paper this week:
In the paper ad, there is a coupon that makes 1 ream = $2 (after coupon AND rebate).
***If you go to http://www.staples.com/coupons and print the coupon, the ream = FREE (after coupon AND rebate). ***
It appears to be the SAME rebate, so I would definitely go with the online coupon to get a ream for FREE (again, after coupon AND rebate).

NOTE: For those of you new to my emails or to Staples’ rebates: Staples Easy Rebates are super easy to do. You can file the rebate online and the check ALWAYS arrives.

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX (the 2 companies merged in November 2013)

Office Depot/Office Max has 3 different flyers this week, depending on where you live. They want to make me crazy. If you live in Virginia, they truly want to make you crazy because all 3 ads are active in Virginia (honest!! If you want to be amused, go to OfficeDepot, check their ad online, change the location and compare Bristol, VA and Richmond, VA and Fairfax, VA. Each of those locations has a different ad.) So, I have initially listed the deals that are the same in all 3 ads (because the main difference between the 3 ads is the penny and quarter and free after rebate deals). After that, please find your state for their cheap deals. (And if I didn’t list your state, I apologize — I’m not 100% sure where everyone lives and I didn’t check as many states this week due to time.)

Sharpie 12pk markers = $5 *** (good deal if you are not shopping Walgreens this week – they are 0.01 cheaper at Walgreens this week)
Ticonderoga 24pk #2 pencils = $3 – better deal at Walgreens on this brand of pencils

The following deals are good in the following states: NC, MD, FL, NV, TX, UT, and Fairfax, VA (note: Raleigh, NC and Greensboro, NC stores are offering an additional 10% savings on school supplies from 8/14-8/17/14: please see flyer for details as the details are too small online to read/copy)

Don’t feel you have to buy the entire supply list in one shopping trip. I personally advise you pick up the best deals each week that meet your supply list needs. Please read the blurb under OfficeDepot/Max as this store has 3 different flyers (depending on where you live) this week and I have listed their deals differently than I have in the past.

I have put asterisks ( ***) by the deals that I think are definitely a SUPER buy.

Staples 8.5×11 multipurpose paper (500sheets) = $2.00 AFTER REBATE AND COUPON (7.79 – 3.80 rebate – 1.99 coupon = 2.00) (*** if you use coupon and do rebate) If you didn’t get a Staples ad, you can print the coupon here: http://www.staples.com/coupons This is a new rebate this week — so if you did last week’s Staples paper rebate, you can do this week’s.

NOTE: For those of you new to my emails or to Staples’ rebates: Staples Easy Rebates are super easy to do. You can file the rebate online and the check ALWAYS arrives.

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX (the 2 companies merged in November 2013)

Office Depot/Office Max has 3 different flyers this week, depending on where you live. They want to make me crazy. If you live in Virginia, they truly want to make you crazy because all 3 ads are active in Virginia (honest!! If you want to be amused, go to OfficeDepot, check their ad online, change the location and compare Bristol, VA and Richmond, VA and Fairfax, VA. Each of those locations has a different ad.) So, I have initially listed the deals that are the same in all 3 ads (because the main difference between the 3 ads is the penny and quarter and cheap deals). After that, please find your state for their cheap deals. (And if I didn’t list your state, I apologize — I’m not 100% sure where everyone lives.)
The following deals are good in ALL STATES:

I am currently in NewJersey at my in-laws and for some odd reason, their Sunday paper did NOT have a Walgreens’ ad. I attempted to access it online, but Walgreens is having issues with their site and I can’t access the ad. I will grab one when I return home and send an update with Walgreens deals later in the week. I apologize for this.

WALMART
From July 25th through July 31st, teachers can submit their Walmart receipts (for school supplies only) and receive 10% back in an e-gift card. More information at: http://www.walmart.com/teachers
From what I have learned, the e-gift card can be used at Walmart, either in a store or online.

Most of these prices are everyday (or at least for the next 2 months) prices.

Don’t feel you have to buy the entire supply list in one shopping trip. I personally advise you pick up the best deals each week that meet your supply list needs. Please read the blurb under OfficeDepot/Max as this store has 2 different flyers (depending on where you live) this week.

I have put asterisks ( ***) by the deals that I think are definitely a SUPER buy.

There is a coupon in the ad for 50% off one Crayola Washable product — the coupon is NOT on the Staples website, only in their ad. If you wanted/needed Crayola Washable product, this would be a great coupon to use.

Staples 8.5×11 multipurpose paper (500sheets) = $2.00 AFTER REBATE AND COUPON (7.79 – 3.80 rebate – 1.99 coupon = 2.00) (*** if you use coupon and do rebate) If you didn’t get a Staples ad, you can print the coupon here: http://www.staples.com/coupons This is a new rebate this week — so if you did last week’s Staples paper rebate, you can do this week’s.

NOTE: For those of you new to my emails or to Staples’ rebates: Staples Easy Rebates are super easy to do. You can file the rebate online and the check ALWAYS arrives.

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX (the 2 companies merged in November 2013)

Office Depot/Office Max has 2 different flyers this week AGAIN, depending on where you live. From what I have checked, the following deals are definitely good in the following areas: Las Vegas/Nevada, North Carolina, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Texas, Utah, Florida.

Basically, from what I can figure, the state of Georgia has a different ad this week. If you live in Georgia, email me and I will send you the OD/OM deals for this week. If you live in GA, I am a tad envious of your Office Depot deals this week and wonder why Office Depot loves you more than the other 49 states.

If I didn’t list your state, please check (you can check online) your local sales ad to see if it matches what I’ve listed below. If not, email me (and let me know where you live).

Hello everyone! Since the deals are just starting, don’t feel you have to buy the entire supply list in one shopping trip. I personally advise you pick up the best deals each week that meet your supply list needs. Please read the blurb under OfficeDepot/Max as this store has 2 different flyers (depending on where you live) this week.

I have put asterisks ( ***) by the deals that I think are definitely a SUPER buy.

STAPLES

Staples 1-subject (70 sheets) spiral notebooks = 0.17*** (but might be cheaper later in the summer — sometimes one of the office supply stores will have them for 0.10 or less)

Staples 12″ wooden ruler = 0.25***

Staples 4oz school glue (bottle) = 0.39

Crayola 24pk crayons = 0.50***

Slider pencil cases = 0.75

Crayola 12 pk colored pencils = 0.97***

Staples 6-outlet power strip = $5

16GB Lexar Twist-turn USB flash drive = $8

Staples 8.5×11 multipurpose paper (500sheets) = $2.00 AFTER REBATE AND COUPON (7.79 – 3.80 rebate – 1.99 coupon = 2.00) (*** if you use coupon and do rebate) If you didn’t get a Staples ad, you can print the coupon here: http://www.staples.com/coupons This is a new rebate this week — so if you did last week’s Staples paper rebate, you can do this week’s.

NOTE: For those of you new to my emails or to Staples’ rebates: Staples Easy Rebates are super easy to do. You can file the rebate online and the check ALWAYS arrives.

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX (the 2 companies merged in November 2013)

Office Depot/Office Max has 2 different flyers this week, depending on where you live. From what I have checked, the following deals are definitely good in the following areas: Las Vegas/Nevada, North Carolina, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Texas, Utah, Florida.

Basically, from what I can figure, the state of Georgia has a different ad this week. If you live in Georgia, email me and I will send you the OD/OM deals for this week.

If I didn’t list your state, please check (you can check online) your local sales ad to see if it matches what I’ve listed below. If not, email me (and let me know where you live).

The following items are 0.25 each (limit 3 per customer) (and no minimum purchase!!)
Scholastic or OfficeMax brand glue (4pk) ***
5″ Scissors (blunt or pointed tip)***
Scholastic brand 24pk crayons***
Sharpie SINGLE permanent markers (all colors) (limit 10 per customer) *** (best deal on these this week – other stores have the packaged sets on sale, but this price is the best)

Office Depot brand School Copy paper (including colored copy paper) = $4 per ream + 50% back in Office Reward Bucks. Limit 4 per household. (*** if you are a Office Rewards member so you can get the Reward Bucks — especially since colored copy paper is rarely this cheap. Free to join the Rewards program.)

In 5 days we will be hosting an Advanced Couponing Class here in Burlington, NC. We were motivated to do this because our basics class teaches you how to get started and how to save money at the grocery store from week to week but we wanted to teach others how to get their toiletries for FREE! Among other things that will be a major portion of this class and we look forward to showing everyone how we collected $1000 worth of products in 4 1/2 months for the Women’s Resource Center here in Alamance County. We realize it is getting close to the holidays and many of you have plans that are keeping you busy but I assure you the best investment you will make this holiday season is signing up for our class so you can save your family money starting Saturday at 9am at Hypermind! Have you ever thought about how much you spend on shampoo, body wash, hand soap, toothpaste, deodorant, razors (just to name a few)? If you could save your family that much money each month what would you do with it? Would you save for a rainy day or pay off a bill or go out to dinner or save for a vacation? It doesn’t matter where you are financially everyone can benefit from saving money on these essentials. You can find information about this class on this homepage.

Many of you have been asking about coupon classes, we have a few classes scheduled for September. These are beginner classes, we will be teaching advanced classes in October. You can register through this link and please share the photo and link with your friends so they can register as well. We hope to see you there! Click on the picture to enlarge the details. Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H1JiA_ZH8MgNZRUptAWXWadLXIoZiXsZaVJ6QcYjqho/viewform

For this Money Maker Monday post we decided to do a recap of our other Money Maker posts. If you are new to our website or haven’t checked out the Money Maker aspect this is a good time. Each week we either post a site you can join directly or a site you can join through our link as a referral, some sites require referrals to be manually input and in that case we would ask you to let us know if you want to be referred. There are so many sites out there that have earning potential it is hard to pick just one or two so we have given you many options to work with. We have heard success stories and want to know more so let us know the successes you have had with these sites.

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